Does the Romanosky Roulette System Work?

I recently discovered the Romanosky roulette system, and being the roulette buff that I am, I just had to put it to the test.

In this post, I unpack the strategy and expose its weaknesses. I give you a step-by-step breakdown of how it works and explain why I won’t be using it again. I also provide better alternatives at the end of the article.

Let’s dig in and take a closer look at the Romanosky roulette strategy. Ready, set, spin!

The Romanosky is a roulette betting system used to increase the probability of winning. You bet on 32 out of the 37 possible numbers, giving yourself an 86.48% chance of hitting something.

For example, when using the Romanosky method in live roulette online, you might bet on:

• 3 units on the first dozen.
• 3 units on the second dozen.
• 1 unit on square 25-29.
• 1 unit on square 32-36.

This leaves 0,27,30,31, and 24 uncovered. Thus, you have bet on 32 out of the 37 possible numbers as the system demands. I used $1 chip denominations in this example, but you can add zeros if you wish. If you win, you gain one unit, and if you don’t, you lose eight units.

If you’re good at math, you probably know that’s not a good deal already, but more on that later.

Now that you know the Romanosky system basics, let’s look at how to use it step-by-step.

Imagine you’re playing at one of the best live dealer roulette casinos. Here’s how you’d use the Romanosky betting system step-by-step.

1. First, decide what bet you want to make. I’ve given an example above, but that’s not your only option. The key is to bet 8 units of your bankroll to cover 32 out of the 37 roulette numbers.
2. Next, decide your unit size. For example, if you decide on a $1 unit size, you’ll wager $3 on dozens one and two, and $1 on squares 25-29 and 32-36 if you go with my example bet. That would be $8 in wagers to cover 32 numbers, which is the goal.
3. Load the roulette game and place your bets. Drag your digital chips onto the various positions on the roulette board. Double check that you’ve placed them in the right positions.
4. Spin the roulette wheel or wait for the dealer to do so. Sticking with my example, you win if it lands on any number other than 0,27,30,31, or 34.
5. At the top roulette sites, any wins or losses will be automatically deducted from your bankroll. Remember to always use casino bankroll management best practices.

In my honest opinion, the Romanosky offers a terrible risk-reward proposition, and I wouldn’t use it when playing roulette in the future.

The proponents of this system market it as low risk, but it’s not. While the bets you make appear to give you a great chance of winning, given you have wagered on 32 out of 37 numbers, the reality is quite different. All numbers have an equal probability, including the ones you didn’t bet on.

Our instinct tells us that since we’ve bet on most of the numbers, we should win. While this is technically true, it doesn’t translate into profits.

Simple probability tells us that, in European Roulette, each number has a 1/37 or 2.7% chance of winning. With Romanovsky, you need to win close to 13.5% of the time to make money, but the number is closer to 12.5% in reality.

So, the Romanosky isn’t going to increase your chances of winning, and it will require you to take much more risk than reward. However, it isn’t going to decrease your chances of winning either – the roulette house edge is fixed – so you might as well have fun with it if it appeals.

Truth be told, no roulette system will increase your chances of winning; the odds are baked into the game. However, there are better and worse roulette systems in terms of risk and reward. We’ve analyzed many of them. Check out the following articles for more detailed breakdowns.

• The Martingale – This progressive betting system involves doubling down on losses until you win. It can work in the short-term, but it is extremely risky. Check out our article on the Martingale system for more information.
• The Paroli – Also known as the anti-Martingale, this system involves doubling down on wins before resetting after a set number. Check out whether it works or not and its pros and cons in this article on the Paroli system. 

• The Drake – The famous rapper Drake uses this system in his infamous high-stakes roulette live streams. We unpacked his system and laid it bare in this article on the Drake roulette strategy.

• The James Bond – This strategy was made famous by the James Bond stories and movies. In my view, it’s probably the worst roulette system ever dreamed up. Find out why in this piece on the James Bond Roulette strategy.

• Roulette Strategies Ranked – With so many systems to choose from, we took the most popular roulette strategies and ranked them from worst to best. The results were eye-opening, so be sure to check out this post!